They gave Jordan a 50! It's one of the most famous lines in NBA Slam Dunk Contest history, but it's also a reminder of the occasional controversy that comes from judging the event. Michael Jordan won ...

Before the rings, before the championships, before the MVPS, before the billions, before global stardom, Michael Jordan was ...

Hungry for revenge, "Mr. Air" had captured the 1987 title while Wilkins was sidelined due to injury. So when both were healthy and primed for battle in '88, the hype was through the roof. The 1988 ...

Michael Jordan scores a perfect 50 on his free-throw line dunk to defeat Dominique Wilkins. From NBA.com Staff Michael Jordan and Dominique Wilkins reminisce about the 1988 dunk contest. Top Moments: ...

MJ from the free throw line. Vince Carter declaring “it’s over.” Dwight Howard flying like Superman. The NBA slam dunk contest has featured some of the most memorable moments in league history. While ...

"I was shocked when he received a 45" - Michael Jordan acknowledged the judges may have not been fair to Dominique Wilkins in the 1988 Slam Dunk Contest originally appeared on Basketball Network. The ...

Former NBA player Dwight Howard is no stranger to controversy. And he's back at it again. Howard recently caused a stir during an appearance on the PBD podcast last week. He started off by saying he ...

They gave Jordan a 50! It's one of the most famous lines in NBA Slam Dunk Contest history, but it's also a reminder of the occasional controversy that comes from judging the event. Stream Los Angeles ...